Negotiations continued this week at United’s headquarters in Elk Grove. Negotiations focused on Article IV (Classifications) and Article V (Progression, Examinations, and License Requirements).
Your Union negotiating team held extensive discussions prior to submitting proposals to the Company negotiating team. The bulk of the discussions involved lead mechanics as well as testing/training. The Company did not have a response prior to the conclusion of the negotiations on Thursday.
Negotiations will continue the week of November 1st in Chicago and the week of November 8th, location to be determined.
In Attendance for the IBT: Clacy Griswold ‐ Airline Div. Rep., Ed Gleason‐ IBT Attorney, Paul Alves – Airline Div. Rep.
Negotiating Team: Roger Apana, Larry Calhoun, Dion Cornelious, Bob Fisher, Ramon Gonzalez, George Graham, Dominic Gulley, Javier Lectora, Ken Meidinger, and Harvey Wright. Business Agents: Dave Elmore, Paul Molenberg, Paul Stripling
In Attendance for the Company:
Marcel Delhommeau, Gary Kaplan, Kellee Allain, Anita Davis,
Mark Prpich, Kathryn Cassley, Paul Darrow
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Atlantic Southeast Airlines Mechanics Join Teamsters
Nearly 600 mechanics and related workers at Atlantic Southeast Airlines voted to join the Teamsters by a 2-to-1 margin, Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa announced today.
“Mechanics and related workers at Atlantic Southeast Airlines have shown great courage throughout the entirety of their organizing campaign,” Hoffa said. “I applaud them for their historic victory and for moving forward to join our Teamster ExpressJet mechanics once the two carriers merge.” For more information click here.
“Mechanics and related workers at Atlantic Southeast Airlines have shown great courage throughout the entirety of their organizing campaign,” Hoffa said. “I applaud them for their historic victory and for moving forward to join our Teamster ExpressJet mechanics once the two carriers merge.” For more information click here.
What Would a Teamster Do with the 2010 Ballot?
The confusing, long list of initiatives on this year’s ballot is enough to make anyone nervous.
What Would a Teamster Do on this year’s initiatives? Here’s the answer, in numerical order:
NO on I-1053 because it hurts Teamsters working in the public sector or who depend on state revenues to fund health care, schools, and other public services. Learn more.
YES on I-1098 because it helps Teamsters who depend on public sector jobs or public services. Stimulates the economy by cutting taxes for small businesses. Learn more.
NO on I-1082 because it hurts Teamsters in every sector who might be injured or disabled on the job. Slashes help for injured workers, eliminates oversight, and turns workers’ compensation system over to Wall Street insurance giants like AIG. Learn more.
NO on I-1100 and I-1105 because they hurt hundreds of Teamsters working for beer distributors in WA. Increases risks and demands on first responders by increasing minors’ access to hard liquor. Cuts revenue by y$750 million. Learn more.
YES on R-52 because it funds Teamster and other working family jobs to clean up toxins, asbestos, and energy leaks in our schools, protecting kids and saving and saving money. Learn more.
The list is from our freinds at IBT Joint Council 28. Now don't forget to vote!
What Would a Teamster Do on this year’s initiatives? Here’s the answer, in numerical order:
NO on I-1053 because it hurts Teamsters working in the public sector or who depend on state revenues to fund health care, schools, and other public services. Learn more.
YES on I-1098 because it helps Teamsters who depend on public sector jobs or public services. Stimulates the economy by cutting taxes for small businesses. Learn more.
NO on I-1082 because it hurts Teamsters in every sector who might be injured or disabled on the job. Slashes help for injured workers, eliminates oversight, and turns workers’ compensation system over to Wall Street insurance giants like AIG. Learn more.
NO on I-1100 and I-1105 because they hurt hundreds of Teamsters working for beer distributors in WA. Increases risks and demands on first responders by increasing minors’ access to hard liquor. Cuts revenue by y$750 million. Learn more.
YES on R-52 because it funds Teamster and other working family jobs to clean up toxins, asbestos, and energy leaks in our schools, protecting kids and saving and saving money. Learn more.
The list is from our freinds at IBT Joint Council 28. Now don't forget to vote!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Negotiations Update
Negotiations continued on October 4th, 5th, and 6th at Local 856 in San Bruno, CA. The first day involved discussions with the Company on Article IV (Classifications), and Article VI (Hours of Service).
While the Company representatives had discussions among themselves on the second day, the Union Negotiating Team took the opportunity to visit with the membership at the SFO Maintenance Base. The team was able to visit the engine shop, the machine shop, the landing gear shop, the narrow body docks, and some of the back shops. Additionally, the team was able to talk with the swing shift Shop Stewards in the Union Committee Office. Clacy Griswold, the Chief Negotiator for the IBT, briefed the membership at several of these areas about the ongoing negotiations. There were many very good questions brought forth, including two big questions regarding job protections and pension. Clacy answered by stating that these were both high priorities for the negotiating committee, in fact, these items are two of the five cornerstones previously reported as requirements to achieve an agreement with the carrier. There were also questions around how the economic package would look in the final agreement. Clacy responded that we are not currently in the economic section of negotiations, but he gave his opinion on what was needed to get a ratified agreement.
The third day involved further discussions with the Company over new work rules, including the topics of vacancies, bidding, bid areas, qualifications, training, testing, and leads.
While the Company representatives had discussions among themselves on the second day, the Union Negotiating Team took the opportunity to visit with the membership at the SFO Maintenance Base. The team was able to visit the engine shop, the machine shop, the landing gear shop, the narrow body docks, and some of the back shops. Additionally, the team was able to talk with the swing shift Shop Stewards in the Union Committee Office. Clacy Griswold, the Chief Negotiator for the IBT, briefed the membership at several of these areas about the ongoing negotiations. There were many very good questions brought forth, including two big questions regarding job protections and pension. Clacy answered by stating that these were both high priorities for the negotiating committee, in fact, these items are two of the five cornerstones previously reported as requirements to achieve an agreement with the carrier. There were also questions around how the economic package would look in the final agreement. Clacy responded that we are not currently in the economic section of negotiations, but he gave his opinion on what was needed to get a ratified agreement.
The third day involved further discussions with the Company over new work rules, including the topics of vacancies, bidding, bid areas, qualifications, training, testing, and leads.
Friday, October 1, 2010
"One Nation Working Together Rally -Seattle"
Support the national call for Jobs, Justice & Education, Demanding the Change we voted for as a part of the national march and rally taking place in Washington D.C. at the Nation’s Capitol on October 2nd (10-2-10) From 10:00 A.M. To 1:00 P.M.Downtown Henry M. Jackson Federal Bldg. (JFB)915 2nd Avenue, Seattle Washington Putting America Back To Work; Pulling America Back Together Information:
Call (206) 854-3684 or Visit http://www.naacpaowsac.org/
http://action.onenationworkingtogether.org/content/main
Call (206) 854-3684 or Visit http://www.naacpaowsac.org/
http://action.onenationworkingtogether.org/content/main
United Daily
Employee Bulletin: United and Continental Close Merger.
Welcome to the first day of the new United Airlines. With the legal merger now closed, United and Continental are operating as separate subsidiaries of a holding company called United Continental Holdings, Inc.
We’re one team of more than 80,000 people, working at two carriers, on a path to becoming the world’s leading airline. Employees across the system will be attending mixers today to commemorate the occasion and meet their new co-workers. See your manager for information about the mixer at your location.
Below is a letter to all employees from Jeff Smisek, the new president and CEO of United.
More information is available on the new intranet site for all employees -- FlyingTogether.ual.com. On the intranet you will find the news release officially announcing the merger closing, a Q&A, and “Jeff’s Journal” -- a blog where Jeff has posted a special welcome video to share his vision for the new company.
For all the links you will have to Log into Skynet or what was Skynet. Or https://flyingtogether.ual.com/combined/home.jsp
Jock
Welcome to the first day of the new United Airlines. With the legal merger now closed, United and Continental are operating as separate subsidiaries of a holding company called United Continental Holdings, Inc.
We’re one team of more than 80,000 people, working at two carriers, on a path to becoming the world’s leading airline. Employees across the system will be attending mixers today to commemorate the occasion and meet their new co-workers. See your manager for information about the mixer at your location.
Below is a letter to all employees from Jeff Smisek, the new president and CEO of United.
More information is available on the new intranet site for all employees -- FlyingTogether.ual.com. On the intranet you will find the news release officially announcing the merger closing, a Q&A, and “Jeff’s Journal” -- a blog where Jeff has posted a special welcome video to share his vision for the new company.
For all the links you will have to Log into Skynet or what was Skynet. Or https://flyingtogether.ual.com/combined/home.jsp
Jock
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